DATE: Saturday November 4, 2023
TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Lower East Annex Show Ring
JUDGE: Tom Cox, Corinth, ME
Competition Information
Exhibitor Meeting: Friday November 3, 2023, 8:00 PM, Lower East Annex Show Ring
Entry Deadline: Friday September 29, 2023
Entry Fee: $8.50 per entry. Late entry fee is $15.00 per entry after the entry deadline. late entries will be accepted until October 13, 2023.
Move In / Out Information
Time of Arrival: Thursday November 2, 2023, 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM or 10:00 PM - midnight and Friday November 3, 2023, midnight - 7:30 AM.
Time of Release: TBD.
2023 Royal Goat Show Committee
Chairman: Ed Cavanagh
Vice Chairman: Cheri Penny
Goat Superintendent: Mark Keir
Karen Cavanagh | Lois Tomlinson |
Steven Backs | Becky Vissers (Meat Goat Chair) |
Barry Van Camp | Lynn Lightbody |
Ed Franken | Sarah James |
Anna Haupt | Tanya McCarthy |
Grant Howley |
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
JUNIOR SHOW CLASSES: Classes 1 - 3. Consist of Does less than two (2) years of age that are not in milk and have never freshened.
SENIOR SHOW CLASSES: Classes 6 - 10. Consist of Does that are in milk.
SENIOR CLASSES
1st | 2nd | 3rd |
$20 | $15 | $10 |
Classes:
1. | Doe Kid, 3-6 Months Born between May 1st, 2023 and July 31st, 2023 |
2. | Doe Kid, 6-12 Months Born between November 1st, 2022 and April 30th, 2023 |
3. | Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months Born between November 2nd, 2021 and November 1st, 2022 |
6. | Milkers 1 Year And Under 2 years Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
7. | Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3 Born between November 1st, 2020 and October 31st, 2021 |
8. | Milkers 3 Year And Under 4 Born between November 1st, 2019 and October 31st, 2020 |
9. | Milkers 4 Years And Under 5 Born between November 1st, 2018 and October 31st, 2019 |
10. | Milkers, 5 Years And Over Born before November 1st, 2018 |
13. | Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge Trophy The Alpine Cup in memory of Stan Dinsdale Animals must have been shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Alpine Cup. |
15. | Breeder's Herd Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. All animals must be bred & owned by the exhibitor. |
Classes:
1. | Doe Kid, 3-6 Months Born between May 1st, 2023 and July 31st, 2023 |
2. | Doe Kid, 6-12 Months Born between November 1st, 2022 and April 30th, 2023 |
3. | Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months Born between November 2nd, 2021 and November 1st, 2022 |
6. | Milkers 1 Year And Under 2 Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
7. | Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3 Born between November 1st, 2020 and October 31st, 2021 |
8. | Milkers 3 Year And Under 4 Born between November 1st, 2019 and October 31st, 2020 |
9. | Milkers 4 Years And Under 5 Born between November 1st, 2018 and October 31st, 2019 |
10. | Milkers, 5 Years And Over Born before November 1st, 2018 |
13. | Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge Trophy The Saanen Cup in memory of Evelyn McCutcheon Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Saanen Cup. |
15. | Breeder's Herd No entry fee Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. All animals must be bred & owned by the exhibitor. |
Classes:
1. | Doe Kid, 3-6 Months Born between May 1st, 2023 and July 31st, 2023 |
2. | Doe Kid 6-12 Months Born between November 1st, 2022 and April 30th, 2023 |
3. | Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months Born between November 2nd, 2021 and November 1st, 2022 |
6. | Milkers 1 Year And Under 2 Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
7. | Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3 Born between November 1st, 2020 and October 31st, 2021 |
8. | Milkers 3 Year And Under 4 Born between November 1st, 2019 and October 31st, 2020 |
9. | Milkers 4 Years And Under 5 Born between November 1st, 2018 and October 31st, 2019 |
10. | Milkers, 5 Years And Over Born before November 1st, 2018 |
13. | Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge Trophy The Toggenburg Cup in memory of Betty McKenzie Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Toggenburg Cup. |
15. | Breeder's Herd No entry fee. Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. |
16. | Toggenburg Breeder's Herd Special No entry fee. Herd must be bred & owned by the exhibitor. There must be 1 kid, 1 dry yearling, 1 junior milker and 1 senior milker. |
Classes:
1. | Doe Kid, 3-6 Months Born between May 1st, 2023 and July 31st, 2023 |
2. | Doe Kid 6-12 Months Born between November 2nd, 2022 and May 1st, 2023 |
3. | Doe Kid 12-24 Months Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
6. | Milkers 1 Year And Under 2 Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
7. | Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3 Born between November 1st, 2020 and October 31st, 2021 |
8. | Milkers 3 Year And Under 4 Born between November 1st, 2019 and October 31st, 2020 |
9. | Milkers 4 Years And Under 5 Born between November 1st, 2018 and October 31st, 2019 |
10. | Milkers, 5 Years And Over (prior To Nov 1, 2018) Born before November 1st, 2018 |
13. | Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge Trophy The La Mancha Cup in honour of Keri Kelso Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the La Mancha Cup. |
15. | Breeder' Herd No entry fee Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. |
Classes:
1. | Doe Kid, 3-6 Months Born between May 1st, 2023 and July 31st, 2023 |
2. | Doe Kid 6-12 Months Born between November 1st, 2022 and April 30th, 2023 |
3. | Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
6. | Milkers 1 Year And Under 2 Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
7. | Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3 Born between November 1st, 2020 and October 31st, 2021 |
8. | Milkers 3 Year And Under 4 Born between November 1st, 2019 and October 31st, 2020 |
9. | Milkers 4 Years And Under 5 Born between November 1st, 2018 and October 31st, 2019 |
10. | Milkers, 5 Years And Over Born before November 1st, 2018 |
13. | Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge Trophy The Nubian Cup in memory of Jeanne Farron Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Nubian Cup. |
15. | Breeder's Herd No entry fee Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. |
Classes:
1. | Doe Kid, 3-6 Months Born between May 1st, 2023 and July 31st, 2023 |
2. | Doe Kid 6-12 Months Born between November 1st, 2022 and April 30th, 2023 |
3. | Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
6. | Milkers 1 Year And Under 2 Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
7. | Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3 Born between November 1st, 2020 and October 31st, 2021 |
8. | Milkers 3 Year And Under 4 Born between November 1st, 2019 and October 31st, 2020 |
9. | Milkers 4 Years And Under 5 Born between November 1st, 2018 and October 31st, 2019 |
10. | Milkers, 5 Years And Over Born before November 1st, 2018 |
13. | Dam & Daughter No entry fee Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. |
15. | Breeder's Herd No entry fee Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. |
Classes:
1. | Doe Kid, 3-6 Months Born between May 1st, 2023 and July 31st, 2023 |
2. | Doe Kid 6-12 Months Born between November 1st, 2022 and April 30th, 2023 |
3. | Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
6. | Milkers 1 Year And Under 2 Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 |
7. | Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3 Born between November 1st, 2020 and October 31st, 2021 |
8. | Milkers 3 Year And Under 4 Born between November 1st, 2019 and October 31st, 2020 |
9. | Milkers 4 Years And Under 5 Born between November 1st, 2018 and October 31st, 2019 |
10. | Milkers, 5 Years And Over Born before November 1st, 2018 |
13. | Dam & Daughter Breed Challenge Trophy The Recorded Grades Cup in memory of Marcy Kurmey Animals must be shown in their appropriate classes within their section. Entries OWNED by the exhibitor will be eligible for the Recorded Grades Cup. |
15. | Breeder's Herd No entry fee Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. |
Classes:
1. | Doe Kid, 3-6 Months Born between May 1st, 2023 and July 31st, 2023 Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea |
2. | Doe Kid 6-12 Months Born between November 1st, 2022 and April 30th, 2023 Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea |
3. | Doe, Dry Yearling 12-24 Months Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea |
6. | Milkers 1 Year And Under 2 Born between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022 Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea |
7. | Milkers, 2 Year And Under 3 Born between November 1st, 2020 and October 31st, 2021 Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea |
8. | Milkers 3 Year And Under 4 Born between November 1st, 2019 and October 31st, 2020 Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea |
9. | Milkers 4 Years And Under 5 Born between November 1st, 2018 and October 31st, 2019 Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea |
10. | Milkers, 5 Years And Over Born before November 1st, 2018 Prize money generously provided by Gay Lea |
15. | Breeder's Herd No entry fee Four animals of any age, 3 must be in milk. animals must have been shown in the appropriate class within their section. |
Premier Exhibitor This banner will be awarded in each section. Awarded to the individual, partnership, or institution winning the largest number of points. A maximum of five (5) head exhibited by an exhibitor will be used in calculation of Premier Exhibitor. In case of a tie the following procedure will be used:
Junior Points: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2, 5th - 1 Senior Points: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2 | Premier Breeder This banner will be awarded in each section. Awarded to the individual, partnership, or institution winning the largest number of points. A maximum of five (5) animals will be used in the calculation of points for the Premier Breeder titles. In case of a tie the following procedure will be used:
Junior Points: 1st - 5, 2nd - 4, 3rd - 3, 4th - 2, 5th - 1 Senior Points: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2 |
Toggenburg Breeder's Herd Award (Perpetual) Presented by Amanda Lindsay-Peaire and Linda Lindsay, Burlington, ON. Breeders herd must be bred and owned by the exhibitor. All animals must have shown in their individual sections. | Keith Van Camp Memorial Award A very special award will be presented by the family in memory of the late Keith Can Camp.Keith was a Saanen breeder and a mentor to many people. The award will be presented as an "Honorable Menrion" to the doe at the show that stands out for conformation and dairy strength. The judge will be watching for that special animal during the show. The award will be presented at the conclusion of the Dairy Goat Show. |
Grand Champion Saanen Banner Presented to the Grand Champion Saanen by East Gen | Grand Champion Cash Prize A $25 cash prize will be awarded to each breed Grand Champion, donated by Andrew Hansford and Family. |
Special Prizes will be awarded to the herdsman or caretakers in charge of livestock exhibits. A committee appointed by the management will make inspections during the show to determine those who, in their judgement,make the best record for the period of the show, taking into consideration the following points:
Awards for Dairy Goat Herdsman
1st | 2nd | 3rd |
$50 | $30 | $20 |
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